Kimberly Monette, Ed.D

• Capitalize on opportunities to lead forward-thinking start-up
• Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) facilitator
• Promote ongoing excellence in individual and organizational management initiatives
• Drive leaders' efforts to create actionable steps to support organizational effectiveness
• Coached and guided senior managers to improve employee job satisfaction and achieve higher performance levels
• Addressed employee and managerial concerns and implemented corrective actions to promote compliance
• Managed over 50 volunteers from a local community events for area churches serving over 400 children from low income areas of Houston.

• Leadership Development - GCODE Leadership Academy - Engaged 25% of teaching population in leadership curriculum with individual and organizational outcomes resulting 30% increase student engagement with 33% of participants earning promotions
• Coached teachers during professional learning communities to practice culturally relevant pedagogy, then conducted observation and provided feedback to improve instructional practices and student outcomes
• Employed restorative practice, SEL, PBIS model within school-wide multi-tiered system of supports resulting in 20% overall increase in academic performance and 70% decrease in discipline rates
• Community Partnerships - #GarciaStrong - Organized drive thru virtual family pep rally - Created partnerships with community business, Solicited over $5,000 in donations from community partners for student/parent giveaways, Created community engagement with teachers, students, parents, school board member and community members video clips encouraging students to "Finish Strong, Garcia Strong"
• Strengthened safety operations by aligning processes to capitalize on new educational trends and modeled on time submissions of error free documentation.
• Funded math prep program for DAEP students awarded students attendance, SEL, academic and behavioral support
• Kept institution financially sound by tracking expenses and maintaining detailed records for Title 1, Title III, ESSER funds.
• Mentored new teachers and para-professionals - 97% of mentees complete certification requirements and are offered continuing contracts to minimize turnover rate
• Led development of safety protocols for Funded math prep program for DAEP students awarded students attendance, SEL, academic and behavioral supportcampuses by working closely with managing agencies for city, county and state with strong organizational and interpersonal skills
• Led organized faculty meetings with tight agendas and timelines

• Assisted leadership teams with building shared beliefs and attitudes across organizational structures.
• Designed courses to meet company requirements and help develop new leaders within organizational structure which led to 25% promotion rate
• Offered strategic feedback to direct campus leadership teams in operational decision-making and long-term planning.
• Participated in job-embedded learning around personal leadership
• Built skills around growing and empowering others to cultivate high-performing teams
• Learned change management practices through identifying and working to solve tough problems on our campus that impacts student learning
• Designed and implemented student improvement plans which increased pass rates of 8th grade emerging bilingual students on state assessment by 5.8%

• Expertly coordinated and managed state-mandated testing within a K-12 public school
• Played a vital role in assisting teachers with the implementation of instructional supports for district Emerging Bilingual Students (EB)
• Successfully increased valuable student engagement among ESL students
• Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies
• Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards

• Led targeted decision-making for disciplinary programs, attendance, and staff supervision and evaluations
• Ensured alignment with critical district and state standards by supervising curriculum and instructional programs
• Developed mutually beneficial relationships among administrators, faculty, and students
• Strengthened safety and security operations by aligning processes to capitalize on new educational trends
• Monitored and evaluated educational programs to maintain high-quality performance objectives and standards
• Administered personnel policies and procedures for school faculty and staff.
• Coordinated yearly operations and staff budget, tracked expenses and documented actions

• Spearheaded the development and implementation of comprehensive, student-oriented support plans for individuals with severe behavioral concerns
• Consistently monitored and / or adjusted plans in compliance with core goals
• Decreased number of behavioral incidents and boosted academic performance and attendance rates
• Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals
• Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement
• Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS)
• Designed and implemented point system to encourage positive behavior.
• Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.

(Roles Held Separately)

• Delivered excellence in middle and high school mathematics instruction by creating a quality student-centered learning environment while aligning daily classroom activities with subject-specific curricula and district initiatives
• Developed district-level instructional materials, guidelines, and assessments
• Concurrently served as Academic Decathlon Coach (Dallas ISD, 2001-2003)
• Collaborated in Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) as Department Chairperson
• Coordinated and chaired new teacher meetings and training workshops as Campus Lead Mentor.
• Dealt with inappropriate behavior quickly and effectively to maintain calm learning environment.